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Detection of and validation of shadows in intravascular images

US10453190B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2016
Grant dateOct 22, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30101
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In part, the disclosure relates to shadow detection and shadow validation relative to data sets obtained from an intravascular imaging data collection session. The methods can use locally adaptive thresholds and scan line level analysis relative to candidate shadow regions to determine a set of candidate shadows for validation or rejection. In one embodiment, the shadows are stent strut shadows, guidewire shadows, side branch shadows or other shadows.

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